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As the number of walking wounded has continued to escalate, Khyri Thornton has been one of the biggest stalwarts in the Southern Miss defensive lineup this season.

Then, last week against Middle Tennessee, the senior defensive lineman hit the turf at M.M. Roberts Stadium, and ended up having to be helped off the field. Shortly thereafter, Thornton was given a pair of temporary crutches, and was off to the lockerroom.